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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1875
Page
2
Readers encounter a faded inscription in a churchyard praising a mother's quiet labor. The epitaph contrasts fame with a private heroism, noting how her family witnessed her steadfast endurance and cheerful spirit as they carried on her humble legacy.
Nellie Glendon is found dead after a storm at Cliff Cove. Ernest Meredith accuses foul play while Ben Mere is arrested after a tangled trail of evidence, jewelry, and a diamond ring point to his guilt. The coroner's inquest and detective Mr Shalley drive a dramatic quest for truth amid suspicion and motive.
The Hartford Times reports Griselda's view on Washington belles returning home after three months of fashionable life. She mocks their fashions, coquetry, and vanity, noting their altered behavior and ridiculed manners as they resume ordinary society.
The text urges direct refusals over ambiguous replies. It argues that dodging a clear no causes unnecessary anxiety and delays with those seeking approval. It champions decisive, straightforward speech as courteous and honorable.
Mr C A Kingsbury describes the Dead Sea bath as unique amid oceans and lakes. He notes the water’s high salt content, containing twenty six and a half percent salt, allowing a person to float easily like a cork.
A traveler recounts crossing into deep sea waters with Dr. C and guiding him to safety. They note the water’s extreme salt content and the unique buoyancy causing reluctance yet eventual enjoyment. Ducks abound seasonally as the bath’s sensation and feel are described vividly.
A man named Willis defies a muddy street and a busy crossing to greet his lost flame on Whitehall. A long freight train blocks the crossing, crowds press close, and a pushing mêlée carries him along toward the National Hotel before another coal train halts traffic.
The notice touts Vick's Floral Gut No 2 for the current year on tinted paper with illustrations. It claims reliable flower vegetables and liberal pricing, offering seeds or bulbs at reasonable prices to readers.
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